{"product_id":"coffee-collective-mulugeta-washed-ethiopia","title":"Coffee Collective - Mulugeta Washed | Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthiopia — Mulugeta Muntasha 74-158 Kurume (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍑 Stone Fruit • 🌸 Citrus Blossom • 🍵 Bergamot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulugeta Muntasha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arbegona, Sidama, Ethiopia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74-158 Kurume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,100–2,250 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Mulugeta Muntasha's farm in Arbegona, high in the Sidama zone of southern Ethiopia — a washed Kurume of exceptional elegance, clarity, and sweetness. Roasted for filter, this lot reveals the full aromatic expression of 74-158 at altitude: refined, fragrant, and beautifully defined from first sip to last. In the cup: stone fruit, citrus blossom, and bergamot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulugeta Muntasha farms at exceptional altitude in Arbegona, Sidama — with plots reaching 2,300 MASL, among the highest in Ethiopia. His consistent focus on quality has earned significant recognition, including 3rd place at the Cup of Excellence 2024 and multiple top rankings in 2022, establishing him as one of Ethiopia's most compelling producers. Alongside his own farm production, Mulugeta works with 320 outgrower farmers, with an ongoing commitment to improving lot separation to enable more precise quality-based payments throughout the supply chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 74-158 Kurume varietal was developed by the Jimma Agricultural Research Centre and selected for its quality potential at high altitude and its ability to express the floral and fruit character for which Sidama coffees are so celebrated. At 2,100–2,250 MASL in Arbegona, the variety's inherent elegance and aromatic complexity reach their fullest expression in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Washed process at Mulugeta Muntasha's farm involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍒 Hand-picking — Cherries selectively harvested at peak ripeness 🔍 Sorting — Defective and underripe cherries removed before processing 🔧 Pulping — Outer skin and fruit flesh removed from the beans 🧪 Fermentation — Beans fermented in water to break down remaining mucilage 💧 Washing — Thoroughly washed to remove all fermentation residue ☀️ Drying — Dried to optimal moisture content on raised beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meticulous washing and fermentation management is the defining step — stripping back the processing to allow the intrinsic character of the Kurume varietal and Arbegona's extraordinary high-altitude terroir to express themselves with full clarity, producing the elegant, clean, and sweet profile that defines this lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined and beautifully elegant washed Ethiopian from one of Sidama's most awarded producers — delicate stone fruit sweetness, a fragrant citrus blossom florality, and a long bergamot finish that speaks of both the extraordinary altitude and the precision behind every step of production. A filter roast that rewards a slow, attentive brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍑 Stone Fruit 🌸 Citrus Blossom 🍵 Bergamot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coffee Collective","offers":[{"title":"250g \/ June 4th","offer_id":58018162409846,"sku":"CC-MULUGETA-MUNTASHA-74-158-KURUME-WASHED-FIL-JUN04","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/MulugetaWashed250gfront.png-cropped.jpg?v=1780570223","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/products\/coffee-collective-mulugeta-washed-ethiopia","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}